Unicode Character Search

Search characters by name, hex code, decimal, or browse by block and category. Click any character to copy it.

Last reviewed: April 2026

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Type a search term or select a block to browse Unicode characters.

How to Use the Unicode Character Search

The Unicode Character Search tool allows you to search for and copy Unicode characters using various methods. To use the tool, follow these steps:

1. Search by Name, Hex Code, or Decimal: Type a character name (e.g., 'arrow'), a hex codepoint (e.g., 'U+2192' or '2192'), or a decimal number into the search bar. The results will update as you type.

  • Search by name (e.g., 'arrow')
  • Search by hex code (e.g., 'U+2192' or '2192')
  • Search by decimal number

When to Use the Tool in Real Workflows

The Unicode Character Search tool is particularly useful when you need to include specific characters in your digital content, such as in web development, document editing, or programming. It helps ensure that characters are displayed correctly across different platforms and systems.

How It Works

The tool uses a search interface to allow users to find Unicode characters. When you enter a search term, the tool queries its database to retrieve the relevant characters. The results are displayed in a grid or list format, and you can click on any character to copy it to your clipboard.

Tips, Edge Cases, or Limitations

1. Search Accuracy: Ensure you enter the search term correctly to get accurate results. The tool is case-sensitive and may not recognize partial matches.

2. Character Encoding: Be aware of the character encoding used in your environment. The tool supports UTF-8, UTF-16, and UTF-32, but you should use the encoding that matches your project requirements.

3. Browser Compatibility: The tool runs in your browser, so ensure you have a modern browser that supports the necessary features.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Unicode codepoint is a unique number assigned to every character used in human writing systems, including Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Arabic, Hebrew, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters, as well as thousands of symbols, emoji, and technical characters.
To type a Unicode character by codepoint, use the Unicode codepoint in the format 'U+XXXX' where 'XXXX' is the hexadecimal number. For example, to type the heart symbol (❤️), you would use 'U+2764'.
UTF-8 and UTF-16 are both encoding standards for Unicode characters. UTF-8 uses 1 to 4 bytes to represent a character, making it backward-compatible with ASCII. UTF-16 uses 2 bytes for characters in the Basic Multilingual Plane and 4 bytes for characters outside this plane.
A Unicode block is a group of related characters in the Unicode codespace. Blocks are organized into planes, with the first plane being the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP). Each block contains a set of characters that share a common feature or usage.
Yes, the tool is safe for sensitive data. It does not store or transmit any personal information, and all data is processed locally in your browser.

Quick reference

Unicode Character Search Quick Reference
Character Code Point Block Comparison
Α U+0391 Greek and Coptic Equivalent to Latin Capital A in Unicode 1.1
U+20AC Currency Symbols Replaced Latin Capital E in Unicode 2.0
© U+00A9 Latin-1 Supplement Retains original glyph design from ISO 8859-1
U+2190 Arrows Replaces ASCII HT (U+0009) in bidirectional text
® U+00AE Latin-1 Supplement Distinct from registered trademark (®) in Unicode 1.0
U+212B Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols Replaces Latin Small Z in Unicode 3.0